ALICE AUAA JAPANESE GOTH BOUTIQUE IN MARUI ONE: DECONSTRUCTED BDSM FETISH CLOTHING DESIGNER, TOKYO INTERIOR STORE DESIGN.

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On the fifth floor of Marui One Shinjuku – behind the sea of glorious Gothloli shoes – there is a discombobulating René Magritte dreamscape. Wait, what?

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Ceci n’est pas une pipe. This is not a Japanese avantgarde minimalist display.

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Believe it or not, it’s the Alice Auaa boutique. In the old Marui, the much-lauded designer’s deconstructed-Gothic designs were also concealed (here’s a photo for comparison) and guarded by tortured gargoyles. The new shop’s interior design amps up the surrealism: you weave between floating white doors until you meet a limb-less female. She sticks out her tongue in ecstasy as she is auto-erotically asphyxiated by an Alice Auaa scarf.

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This fellow reminds me of my pre-teen years, when I wore headgear to straighten my buckteeth. Alice Auaa’s S&M and fetish-influenced accessories are strewn on a table held up by Thing. Whether or not you like her clothes, you’ve got to visit Alice Auaa’s surrealist store. It’s easy to miss so look hard!

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http://primthings.blogspot.com/ chelsea

That food picture reminds me of mr frosty! Haha, I remember when everyone was obsessed with it, I never had one *tear*

The shop looks amazing, especially the first mannequin/erotic gargoyle.
http://primthings.blogspot.com/ chelsea

That food picture reminds me of mr frosty! Haha, I remember when everyone was obsessed with it, I never had one *tear*

The shop looks amazing, especially the first mannequin/erotic gargoyle.
trashtastika

Hey! Those doors weren't there when I was there earlier this year. It makes it more interesting; I still prefer the other store though, which was much darker.
http://thefashionatetraveller.blogspot.com/ trashtastika

Hey! Those doors weren’t there when I was there earlier this year. It makes it more interesting; I still prefer the other store though, which was much darker.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I walked RIGHT by these doors on my first visit to the new Marui! It’s really easy if you aren’t looking closely. I wonder if the store was added later; when were you last in Tokyo?

Ia

Firstly, that shop looks great! I'd love to weave through it. <3

And next, I do apologise, I can be nitpicky… However, the hand is 'Thing', 'Cousin It' was covered in fur! lol I loved those films as a kid, and Morticia has been an idol of mine (and should definately be considered a gothic lolita's ideal, not in fashion, but in attitude).
Ia

Firstly, that shop looks great! I’d love to weave through it. <3

And next, I do apologise, I can be nitpicky… However, the hand is 'Thing', 'Cousin It' was covered in fur! lol I loved those films as a kid, and Morticia has been an idol of mine (and should definately be considered a gothic lolita's ideal, not in fashion, but in attitude).

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hahaha oh goodness, you’re absolutely right. Mental slip-up. Edited! :)

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hahaha oh goodness, you're absolutely right. Mental slip-up. Edited! :)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I walked RIGHT by these doors on my first visit to the new Marui! It's really easy if you aren't looking closely. I wonder if the store was added later; when were you last in Tokyo?
http://www.pinkerella.com/ andie

I went there too a couple years ago!
I loved this store! the clothing was really amazing. When you entered, the interior made you want to whisper. The entrance had no sign on it too!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

All stores should be like that – an Experience. A surprise to the senses. I often visit stores for the design, rather than the clothes!
http://www.pinkerella.com/ andie

I went there too a couple years ago!
I loved this store! the clothing was really amazing. When you entered, the interior made you want to whisper. The entrance had no sign on it too!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

All stores should be like that – an Experience. A surprise to the senses. I often visit stores for the design, rather than the clothes!

Shichi

I like going in this store but I've never bought anything in there!
Shichi

I like going in this store but I’ve never bought anything in there!
http://thestrawberrycorner.blogspot.com/ megan

That store looks really amazing! It's erotic in a sort of slow, quiet way (but somewhere far in the background it looks like its screaming).
http://thestrawberrycorner.blogspot.com/ megan

That store looks really amazing! It’s erotic in a sort of slow, quiet way (but somewhere far in the background it looks like its screaming).

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

You’ve got to check it out the next time you’re in Tokyo!!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

You've got to check it out the next time you're in Tokyo!!
http://thestrawberrycorner.blogspot.com/ megan

That store looks really amazing! It's erotic in a sort of slow, quiet way (but somewhere far in the background it looks like its screaming).
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

You've got to check it out the next time you're in Tokyo!!

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